NRC approves first new nuclear plant in 3 decades - Business - TheState.com

Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Atlanta-based Southern Co. hopes to begin operating the $14 billion reactors at its Vogtle site south of Augusta as soon as 2016. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the company's plans on a 4-1 vote.

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